Association for Psychological Science - It does not take years or even months of practicing meditation to fundamentally alter neural activity. Just a few weeks can make a difference — for the better. (Read the full article here …)

PsychCentral - Recent research shows that mindfulness training is useful in addressing ADHD and that it can improve concentration. Various clinicians and educators are already teaching mindfulness to people with ADHD as well as to overly stressed school children. (Read the full article here …)

CNN - Meditation produces powerful pain-relieving effects in the brain - actually more potent than pain relieving drugs - according to new research published April 6 by the Journal of Neuroscience. (Read the full article here …)

Harvard Health Publications - Mindfulness meditation is getting a lot of attention because it helps with so many physical and psychological problems—like high blood pressure, chronic pain, psoriasis, sleep trouble, anxiety, and depression. It’s also been shown to boost immune function and stop binge eating. (Read the full article here …)

PsychCentral - Ongoing studies of mindfulness meditation suggest the beneficial effects of meditation on pain and working memory may result from an improved ability to regulate the brain’s alpha rhythm. (Read the full article here …)

PsychCentral - In addition to your brain being responsive to change throughout life, it means you can also consciously alter its structure by the particular focus of your attention. (Read the full article here …)

Reuters Health - Women with severe hot flashes said their quality of life improved after taking mindfulness classes that included meditation and stretching exercises, according to a new study. The findings also suggest that such classes could help improve sleep quality, stress, and anxiety in women during menopause. (Read the full article here …)